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24 July 2026

Odisha human trafficking policy

The proposed 'Nutana Sakala' policy serves as a specific state-level governance intervention and case study for addressing human trafficking, which is a critical issue under internal security and social welfare syllabus components.

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Notes

  • Odisha has proposed a new state policy, 'Nutana Sakala' (New Dawn), to combat human trafficking.
  • The policy aims to implement community-based prevention and the confiscation of assets linked to trafficking networks.
  • The draft is being prepared by the Women and Child Development Department in consultation with senior police officials.
  • Odisha has recorded the highest number of human trafficking victims in India for four consecutive years.
  • NCRB data for Odisha: 1,475 victims in 2021, 1,120 in 2022, 1,305 in 2023, and 1,039 in 2024.
  • Conviction challenges: The state recorded zero convictions in 2021 despite 707 survivors and 65 arrests.
  • In 2023, the chargesheeting rate for trafficking cases was 61%, with 182 chargesheeted out of 298 arrested.

Questions

  1. Despite various legislative frameworks, human trafficking remains a persistent challenge in India. Discuss the limitations in the criminal justice system that hinder successful conviction rates in trafficking cases. 150 words
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  2. Analyze the role of community-based prevention strategies and asset confiscation in dismantling organized human trafficking networks. How can state-level policies complement national efforts to address this systemic issue? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the proposed 'Nutana Sakala' policy in Odisha?

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